Belrise Industries IPO analysis

Belrise Industries IPO (initial public offering) will open for subscription on May 21, 2025, and close on May 23, 2025. Below is a breakdown of the auto component manufacturer's strengths, weaknesses and growth prospects to help investors make an informed decision.

Belrise Industries IPO in a nutshell

• Quality: Between FY22 and FY24, Belrise Industries reported a three-year average return on equity (ROE) and return on capital employed (ROCE) of around 15 and 13 per cent, respectively.
  
• Growth: Between FY22 and FY24, its revenue and net profit grew annually by 18 and 9 per cent, respectively.
  
• Valuation: At the upper price band of Rs 90, the stock is expected to be valued at a P/E and P/B ratio of around 31 and 1.7 times, respectively.
  
• Overview: India is the world's largest two-wheeler vehicle market by volume with domestic sales of 18.4 million units in FY24. Belrise Industries is set to benefit from rising demand for two-wheelers, given their lower acquisition cost, higher mileage and low maintenance costs. However, competition from other established and traditional component players is a key risk for the company.

About Belrise Industries

Incorporated in 1996, Belrise Industries is an automotive component manufacturing company offering a diverse range of products for two-wheelers (63 per cent revenue contribution), three-wheelers, four-wheelers, commercial vehicles and agri-vehicles. Its portfolio comprises over 1,000 products, including sheet metal (71 per cent revenue contribution), suspension systems, plastic and polymer components, etc. Its products are used in both internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicles. The company's exports contributed nearly 4 per cent to overall sales as of FY24. It currently operates 17 manufacturing facilities across 10 cities in India.

Strengths of Belrise Industries

• Strong market share: Belrise Industries is one of the top three companies with a revenue share of 24 per cent in the overall two-wheeler metal components market as of FY24, suggesting a robust market presence.

Weaknesses of Belrise Industries

• Customer concentration: Of its 29 customers (OEMs), the company derives nearly 64 per cent of revenue from just the top 10.
  
• Lack of pricing power: The automotive component industry is notoriously famous for a lack of pricing power as OEM customers pursue aggressive price reduction initiatives each year with their suppliers. If such practices intensified, it can lead to a decline in margins.

Risk report

Company and business

• Did Belrise Industries report earnings before tax of Rs 50 crore or more in the last 12 months?
  Yes. The company reported a profit before tax of Rs 328 crore for the 12 months ending December 2024.
• Will the company be able to scale up its business?
  Yes. The two-wheeler metal products market in India is expected to grow 11 to 13 per cent per annum till 2030 indicating a favourable market environment that could support the company's growth.
• Does the company have recognisable brands with client stickiness?
  Yes. The company's customer base includes prominent OEMs including Bajaj Auto, Royal Enfield, Hero MotoCorp, Jaguar Land Rover, among others. The years of association with these clients range from six to 15 years.
• Does the company have a credible moat?
  No. Belrise Industries operates in a highly competitive automotive component industry and its offerings can be replicated by competitors.

Management

• Do any of the company's founders still hold at least a 5 per cent stake? Or do promoters hold over a 25 per cent stake in the company?
  Yes. After the IPO, the promoters will have a 73 per cent stake in the company.
• Do the top three managers have over 15 years of combined leadership at Belrise Industries?
  Yes. The company's Managing Director Srikant Shankar has been with the company since 2000.
• Is the management trustworthy? Is it transparent in its disclosures, which are consistent with SEBI guidelines?
  Yes. There is no information to suggest otherwise.
• Is the company's accounting policy stable?
  Yes. There is no information to suggest otherwise.
• Is Belrise Industries free of promoter pledging of its shares?
  Yes. The promoters have not pledged their shares.

Financials

• Did Belrise Industries generate a current and three-year average return on equity of more than 15 per cent and a return on capital employed of more than 18 per cent?
  No. It has a three-year average ROE and ROCE of around 15 and 13 per cent, respectively. In FY24, it reported an ROE and ROCE of nearly 14 and 13 per cent, respectively.
• Was the company's operating cash flow positive during the last three years?
  Yes. The company operating cash flow was positive in each of the last three years.
• Is the company's net debt-to-equity ratio less than one?
  No. The company's net debt-to-equity ratio was one as of December 31, 2024.
• Is the company free from reliance on huge working capital for day-to-day affairs?
  No. Belrise Industries has high working capital days of 51 days due to its high trade receivable days of nearly two months. It relies on short-term borrowing to meet its working capital requirements.
• Can the company run its business without relying on external funding in the next three years?
  Yes. Belrise Industries is a profitable business with positive cash flow from operations. Moreover, around 75 per cent of the IPO proceeds (fresh issue) is meant for debt reduction.
• Is the company free from meaningful contingent liabilities?
  Yes. The company's contingent liabilities was 0.4 per cent as a percentage of net worth as of December 31, 2024.

Valuations

• Does the stock offer an operating earnings yield of more than 8 per cent on its enterprise value?
  No. The stock offers an operating earnings yield of 6 per cent on its enterprise value.
• Is the stock's price-to-earnings ratio less than its peers' median level?
  Yes. The stock is valued at a P/E ratio of 31 times compared to its peers' median level of 51 times.
• Is the stock's price-to-book value less than its peers' average level?
  Yes. The stock is valued at a P/B ratio of 1.7 times compared to its peers' average level of 9.3 times.

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Disclaimer: This story is not a stock recommendation. Investors should do their due diligence before investing.

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